Endoscopic Findings in Patients Under the Age of 40 Years with Hematochezia in Singapore

BACKGROUND/AIMSSigmoidoscopy is performed in most medical centers to evaluate the distal colons of young adults presenting with hematochezia who are at risk of developing proximal lesions. Colonoscopies offer more complete evaluations but are associated with a higher incidence of complications and p...

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Published in:Clinical endoscopy 2020, 53(4), , pp.466-470
Main Authors: Tang, Man Hon, Foo, Fung Joon, Ng, Chee Yung
Format: Article
Language:English
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colonic neoplasm
colonoscopy
gastrointestinal hemorrhage
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Summary:BACKGROUND/AIMSSigmoidoscopy is performed in most medical centers to evaluate the distal colons of young adults presenting with hematochezia who are at risk of developing proximal lesions. Colonoscopies offer more complete evaluations but are associated with a higher incidence of complications and possible low yield. METHODSAn analysis was conducted on colonoscopies performed in our center on patients 40 years of age or younger. The study population was sub-divided into 2 age groups for analysis:
ISSN:2234-2400
2234-2443
DOI:10.5946/ce.2019.029